Science classrooms across the globe have been pedalling a lie for decades, maybe even centuries. Eggs are not stronger when dropped on their ends. So say researchers from MIT, who claim that eggs are ...

Putting batteries in a refrigerator or freezer to prolong their life and keep them fresh is a widely shared myth that’s been debunked by scientists and battery makers alike. The truth is, keeping ...

HOUSTON — Visit Award-winning British science writer, Brian Clegg, at his website.. "Lightning Often Strikes Twice: The 50 Biggest Misconceptions In Science" is available now everywhere books are sold ...

Gradually increasing the price of fossil fuels is considered a key element of effective climate policy—and yet it remains the subject of bitter controversy. In a new book, experts from the Potsdam ...

Misconceptions about the nature and practice of science abound and are sometimes even held by otherwise respectable practicing scientists themselves. I have dispelled some of them (misconceptions, not ...

A few misconceptions that irk me a great deal: a: Public has NO idea of sqrt relationship between accuracy and sample size in statistics, and thus has overly inflated expectations of the quality of ...

Associate professor of psychology and human development, Laura Novick, and graduate student Jingyi Liu, have published a paper highlighting the importance of intentionally and thoughtfully designed ...